Chinese shares jump 7.27 pct boosted by economy stimulus package
10/11/2008 17:23
Chinese shares jumped 7.27 percent today, spurred by the country's 4
trillion yuan (US$585.98 billion) plan unveiled over the weekend to sustain its
economy.
The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index closed up 7.27 percent, or
127.09 points, to finish at 1,874.80. The Shenzhen index advanced 6.50 percent,
or 374.03 points, to close at 6,127.12 points.
The combined turnover climbed
to 78.636 billion yuan (US$11.52 billion), from Friday's 40.2 billion
yuan.
Xinhua
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